Department VPRI Research Development and Success
Salary range $59,453.76 to $81,499.20
Hours per week 35
Grade 9
Posted date August 1, 2025
Closing date August 15, 2025
Position Type Full Time - Operating Funded

POSITION

The Office of the Vice-President Research is seeking a Project Coordinator to support two Centres of Expertise focused on advancing Access, Community & Belonging (ACB) and promoting excellence in Indigenous Initiatives in research.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of administration, collaboration, and social impact—coordinating projects that build equity and belonging into the fabric of research practices at the University of Alberta.
The Project Coordinator will provide comprehensive project management and administrative support to two Program Officers: one leading Access, Community & Belonging (ACB) initiatives in research, and the other focused on Indigenous research leadership and capacity building. You’ll help guide the development and implementation of each Centre’s programming—ensuring timelines are met, budgets are tracked, relationships are maintained, and knowledge is shared with care and intention.
You’ll play a key role in supporting logistics, communications, foundational research, data collection, and evaluation. This includes participating in needs assessments, assisting with ethics applications, preparing reporting documents, and helping to design and test new training and support tools for researchers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A university degree in a related field (e.g., Social Sciences, Indigenous Studies, Education, Public Administration, Project Management, etc.)
• 3–5 years of experience in project coordination or management, ideally within a research, academic, or community-based context
• Experience supporting initiatives related to Indigenous Initiatives and Access, Community & Belonging and/or equity, diversity and inclusion in research
• Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder projects, including logistics, scheduling, and budget tracking
• Familiarity with administrative processes such as invoicing, ethics submissions, and reportingExcellent organizational and communication skills
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including Indigenous communities
• Proficiency with digital tools (e.g., MS Office, SharePoint, Smartsheet)
• Solid understanding of EDI principles and Indigenous research practices and methodologies
• Familiarity with institutional strategic frameworks such as Braiding Past, Present and Future, Forward with Purpose, and Changing the Story
• Awareness of national and institutional frameworks for EDI and Indigenous engagement in research (e.g., Equitable Implementation Framework, Indigenous Research Support Initiative)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a post-secondary research environment
• Knowledge of Indigenous languages, governance structures, or traditional knowledge systems
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM) or formal training in research administration
• Experience with data collection, usability testing, and evaluation related to ACB or Indigenous research
  At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
  All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
  The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
  L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l’université à postuler.
  Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight August 15, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time